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Our enviable spring weather will soon turn into scorching heat within the next two months. For us desert dwellers, triple-digit, summer temperatures are just part of life. Yet, it\u2019s only bearable because of the cool comfort of air conditioning. But, what\u2019s the best temperature to balance comfort with energy savings? Here are some guidelines to follow.<\/p>\n
Typically, our bodies are most comfortable when the inside temperature is within a degree or two of a steady 75 degrees during the summer months. However, it\u2019s only necessary to keep your house around 75 degrees while you\u2019re home and awake. Are you away from home for long periods throughout the day? It\u2019s a good energy saving practice to set the temperature several degrees higher for while you\u2019re away, as well as when you\u2019re asleep. Thus, if you work an eight-hour shift away from home, it can save you considerably to raise the temperature during this stretch of time, along with the seven to nine hours when you\u2019re typically asleep. Although, don\u2019t be tempted to set high, uncomfortable temperatures while you\u2019re away. This will result in your air conditioner struggling to lower the temperature to a comfortable level when you return, overworking your system.<\/p>\n
Who doesn\u2019t enjoy a quick trip to the beach or the mountains when Phoenix temperatures are soaring? But, don\u2019t be tempted to completely shut off your air conditioning system. Instead, this is the time to take advantage of your hold\/permanent\/vacation feature to set your thermostat at a constant temperature that\u2019s slightly higher than normal.<\/p>\n
Why is turning your system off not a good idea? There actually are three key reasons why it pays to keep your air conditioning functioning at some level while you\u2019re on vacation. The first and most obvious reason is that your indoor temperature will rise quickly if your system is turned off. No one wants to return from a restful getaway to a house that is 95 degrees inside. Also, when your system is turned off, humidity levels can climb, resulting in mold growth and a lack of air circulation. And, there is the issue of security. Savvy burglars are tipped off that no one is home when they don\u2019t hear your outdoor condensing unit kick in. <\/p>\n
Still struggling with a thermostat that you have to continuously set and reset? It\u2019s time for a change! Today\u2019s programmable thermostats enable you to quickly program your air conditioner so that it aligns with your schedule. By making this one switch, you\u2019ll not only see savings on your utility bills, you\u2019ll be able to better manage your home\u2019s comfort \u2013 especially when it\u2019s unbearably hot outside. <\/p>\n